Fast paced fantasy, great start to a series

I don't like waffle and over-long poetic descriptions in books, I prefer a good plot and writing which grabs your attention, making you eager to find out what happens next. Wrath of lords was great at this, in fact I found it a little too busy to begin with but it soon settled into a good fast paced flow.

The Irish mythology and 'witcher' style character were new to me and I found it to be a good combination for the story. The only area that I think could have been improved was the various mystery elements. The identity of several characters aren't revealed for a while but in reality it's quite obvious who they are and it seems unrealistic that Berengar can't pick up on the clues.

The narration from Matt Addis was flawless with excellent pronunciation and clarity. His tone of voice and accents complemented the story and added to the immersion perfectly.

I would recommend this book and I'll be looking out for the next in the series.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

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Great fantasy adventure.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect going into this, but it turned out to be a wonderful take on a D&D style quest and adventure. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I highly recommend it for anyone who likes fantasy books.

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excellent fantasy

This book is the first of an amazing fantasy journey. The MC is a total badass, strong, wise and he has a heart. Other characters in the book are dynamic and realistic. I really enjoyed the fact that the story flows and it is filled with constant action to keep everyone entertained.

I will be listening to book 2!

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Great fantasy/mystery novel with awesome narration

The Wrath of Lords by Kyle Alexander Romines is the story of the High Queen of Fáls warden, Esben Berengar, a rough guy who prefer to be left and alone and does not appreciate it when things doesn’t go his way. He’s famously known as The Red Bear, and known for his temper and rough way of handling things. After a skirmish where he executes a bad guy he was out to find, he gets involved in the case of a missing girl in the small town of Aluine. The girl was abducted by an ogre in a swamp, and Berengar is forced to find her. Said swamp turns out to be a place filled with evil, and our warden gets into more trouble than he is used to. Underway in the tale, it turns out that things aren’t as clear as they should be in Aluine, and people appear to have secrets that are not immediately clear.

The book was very nicely written, and kept me captivated all the way through. The writing had a great flow, with good descriptions, and excellent characterisation of the main character and those he came across. The main character was very well portrayed, and you get a good sense of what kind of person he is.
It is your somewhat old school fantasy tale, but despite not being on the epic scale, a very down to earth and believable story. There’s a good array of classic monster/villain arch types, but despite this, it didn’t feel it lowered the quality of the story. While I did only go into it expecting your standard fantasy genre, the book also turned out to be a mystery novel, which I enjoyed very much. It was an excellent mixture of two different genres, and it made for a much more complex story than would first appear.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Matt Addis, and he did an absolutely fabulous job of it. It is not often a narrator fits the overall setting so perfectly, and does so with such a clear voice, and with distinct tones for each character.

Overall there’s not much to critique about the story, which again lends itself to the great writing. I did find that transitions were somewhat abrupt, and there could have been a line or two more to build up or close down, each scene.
My second critique is that Berengar has a wolf that follows him around, yet the wolf is essentially never there. It is used in a very few scenes, and then only shortly, and it really came out as if the wolf were an unimportant item he had in his pocket, which he just decided to throw at a bad guy twice throughout the book. Had the wolf not been included in the book, it wouldn’t have made a single difference. Could it have been fleshed out much more though, it would have been preferable. Why he has the wolf, is also never explained.
And finally, despite not being too long a story, there were too many character names to follow. I had a hard time distinguishing some of the background characters, until some part into their dialogs, when things that happened previously in the story were mentioned.

But overall, I was very satisfied with the book, and I will most certainly read more in the series! Highly recommended for any fantasy or mystery novel readers. You won’t be disappointed.

I received this audiobook for free in return for a review. I have no affiliation with the author, the narrator, the publisher, or their pets (Although I am sure the latter are quite nice!).

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too short

definitely got that witcher feel,with gerard.
addis does an excellent job,hes in my top five,narrators along with T,G Reynolds.
this book is to the piont ,but with an instant connection with characters.
i need more more more

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A brute who takes out the bad guys - for fun!

Berengar could be The Hound’s cousin. He’s big, rough, and had some wiggle room in his morals. I love how his character starts out – all unrepentant sharp edges. Someone has to rid the land of scum, and why not let it be someone who enjoys the work. Those that deserve death get it and Berengar enjoys dishing it out.

As the story continues, his character grows a bit. He comes to find that things aren’t always to black and white, people can redeem themselves, that those that might have once deserved death are now willing to put it all on the line to save someone else. Through these experiences, he learns about his own softer side. But don’t think that it gets all gooey! Nope! Berengar might have been altered a bit by the violence and trickery of those around him, but he’s the well armed man who will happily take out a savage brute to save children.

The story has a very Medieval wild Ireland or perhaps Wales feel to it. The moor, the mist, the Hag, the werewolf, etc. It’s a lush world to set this monster hunt and murder mystery into. Aha! Yes, this tale has a cerebral side. We must untangle the mystery, figure out who the real killers are and their motivations. Then we go stand behind a nice sturdy stone wall and let Berengar dispense some worthy justice.

Obviously, I really enjoyed this story. It clipped along at the perfect pace, having a balance of action and introspection. The magic is well matched with real-world woes (like mucking about in the dreary mist). While it appears the ladies need rescuing at the outset, that soon changes. Not all of them are in need of an assist.

The story ends with the mysteries solved and some justice meted out. Berengar is whole enough for another adventure to stumble upon him. I look forward to Book 2! Oh! and I love his wolf-hound too! 5/5 stars.

The Narration: Matt Addis has a great voice and is perfect for Berengar. I love his angry, gravelly voice for the ticked off would-be hero. Addis also voices the ladies quite well too, especially that creepy Hag! And I like his young man’s voice for Allistair (Rose’s love). The pacing was spot on and there were no technical issues with the recording. 5/5 stars.

I received a copy of this this book in exchange for an honest, free review. My opinions are %100 my own.

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Good book

Good book with great world building. Stereotypical gender roles for fantasy. really good voice narration.

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A New take on a fantasy world.

This book is everything that a fantasy book should strive towards as the first of a series to come. We are introduced to, presumably, the male lead of this story and he is a tough man in a harsh world but through the story we see what makes him human instead of the villain he is to the wider world. The book is full of characters that have full personalities and motives for there actions i enjoyed how the author developed the plot. Dropped into world that is obviously strange and unfamiliar the book makes exploring and learning about it feel natural with minimal exposition which is something i love when the author achieves it. Like other successful novelists he draws on older lore, Irish which is new, for inspiration and it helps to deepen the world.
The narrator was enjoyable although it took a while for me to drop into the story.
The only flaw i find with the book was that at some points it feels rushed but after reading this book i cant wait for the next instalment hopefully with the same narrator.
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Very intense

This book involves a warden who is involved with the capture of a wanted group. When he kills the leader in a church where he has taken refuge it begins a journey that takes the warden into the middle of many secrets and intrigue. He is forced to look deeply not only at those around him but also at his own self in relation to why he does what he does.

There is more than enough deceit and betrayal to go around as people of power try to retain power over others. The interaction between the humans and the other races is examined and those involved are found lacking.

The narration of this book is outstanding. Great range of voices and emotion is shown and well done.

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Highly recommended

Looking for a new fantasy series? Try out The Wrath of Lords by Kyle Romines. This is a brillaint epic fantasy book with excellent world building. There's plenty of good action, well developed characters and a plot that keeps you guessing with its twists and turns. This book was highly entertaining and well worth a buy.

Matt Addis did an excellent job of bringing this world to life, making Berengar seem like a truly massive man.

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